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Question 11.The War of Austrian Succession was significant in that it was a precursor to which future conflict?

The French Revolution

The Thirty Years War

World War I

The Seven Years War

Question 22.Prussia's invasion of _____ began the War of the Austrian Succession.

Savoy

Austria

France

Bavaria

Silesia

Question 33.Which of the following BEST describes the population level 18th-century Western Europe?

There is not sufficient data to make a reasonable assumption.

The population tripled.

The population nearly doubled.

The population fell by half.

The population about stayed the same.

Question 44.Which of the following is TRUE for Great Britain in the Peace of Utrecht?

The rights to the Atlantic slave trade were given to Great Britain.

Islands in the Caribbean had to be given to France.

Great Britain got the right to pick the next Spanish king.

Nova Scotia was given away to France.

Newfoundland had to be given away to Spain.

Question 55.Why were many European clergy considered nobility?

Only the wealthy could afford the expensive education required to join the clergy

It was common for the clergy to marry into aristocratic families

They were said to be chosen by God from birth and therefore, were noble

Being ordained allowed them to move up the social ladder

They were often second and third sons of lesser nobles

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Question 66.Prussia's capture of _____ in the 1740s was the impetus for the Seven Years' War on the European continent.

Pomerania

Austria

Silesia

Magdeburg

Saxony

Question 77.Which country lost huge portions of its territory as a result of the Treaty of Paris?

Russia

Austria

Prussia

France

Great Britain

Question 88.Which of the following countries benefited from the Peace of Utrecht?

England

Savoy

Prussia

France

Austria

Question 99.Which of the following did NOT contribute to the population growth of the 18th century?

falling death rates

better nutrition

absence of major disease

better agricultural techniques

rising birth rates

Question 1010.Other than territory, what other provision did France have to give Great Britain as part of the Treaty of Utrecht?

Promise to use English in all official correspondence.

Recognize Anglicanism as a viable religion.

A 20-year promise to not invade England.

Recognize Queen Anne as sovereign of Great Britain.

Promise to stop fomenting rebellion in Scotland.

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Question 1111.The Treaty of _____ ended the War of Austrian Succession in 1748.

Breslau

Silesia

Westphalia

Paris

Aix-la-Chappelle

Question 1212.The country that was the first to experience significant industrial expansion during the 18th century was

Prussia

France

Russia

Germany

England

Question 1313.While there were different reasons by each nation who participated in the War of Austrian Succession, the original cause for the war was the denial of whom to the Austrian throne?

George II

Charles VII

Maria Theresa

Philip II

Louis XIV

Question 1414.Which of these was not true regarding the demographic changes in Europe during the 18th century?

Farmers and general laborers made up the largest portion of the population and were the poorest

The nobility shifted their attention away from patronizing the arts and music

Tradesmen were able to increase their wealth more quickly because of innovations and freer markets

Nobility made up the smallest percentage of the population but were the richest

The urban working class were able to grow quickly because of industrial innovations

Question 1515.Commissioning famous artists to paint portraits and murals was typical of _____ during the 18th century.

farmers

aristocrats

the clergy

colonists

the working class

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Question 1616.How did the death of the Russian Empress Elizabeth affect the Prussian war effort?

It did not affect the Prussian war effort in any way.

It allowed Frederick II to concentrate his forces and, in effect, saved the Prussian war effort.

It brought the Prussian war effort to a halt as Frederick II was forced to concede defeat.

It allowed Frederick II to defeat Russia and, in effect, strengthened the Prussian war effort.

It allowed Frederick II to defeat Sweden and, in effect, strengthened the Prussian war effort.

Question 1717.All of the following were true of the Peace of Utrecht except

It shifted the balance of power in Europe

It was made of a series of treaties

Great Britain was poised to gain more power and influence in Europe

France declined in influence in Europe

Spain gained power and influence in Europe

Question 1818.Which social group was the largest in 18th century Europe?

nobility

farmers

tradesmen

merchants

clergy

Question 1919.Which of the following states did NOT benefit from the Peace of Utrecht?

France

Austria

Savoy

Great Britain

Prussia

Question 2020.Early industrialization first took root in which country?

Spain

Portugal

Austria

England

France

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Question 2121.A Frenchman acquires elaborate Chinese silk fabrics to be made into gowns for his wife and daughters. This is an example of _____.

expensive importing

buyer's remorse

conspicuous consumption

free market trading

supply and demand

Question 2222.What worried the rest of Europe about allowing France to control the Spanish line of succession?

The possibility of a French invasion of Spain.

The possibility of the Spanish economy collapsing after being flooded with French goods.

The possibility of a Muslim state regaining a foothold in Europe under a weak Spanish monarch.

The possibility of France and Spain going to war with each other.

The possibility that the French and Spanish thrones could be united under a French monarch.

Question 2323.The North American theater of the Seven Years' War is often known as _____.

The Seven Years' War

The War Between the States

The American Revolution

King George's War

The French and Indian War

Question 2424.Although the motives of most participant nations were much different, the original pretext for the War of the Austrian Succession was to deny _____ the Austrian throne.

Maria Theresa

George II

Charles Albert

Charles VI

Louis XIV

Question 2525.Which facet of the War of the Austrian Succession was characterized by border disputes, bloody raids and attacks on settlements and villages?

Prussian invasion of Silesia

Austrian attempt to retake Silesia

Battle of Dettingen

Anglo-French conflict in North America

War of Jenkins' Ear

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Question 2626.Which factors were influential in leading to economic expansion in Europe during the 18th century?

all of the above

industrial innovations

agricultural improvements for farming

shifts in trade due to colonialism

The Industrial Revolution

Question 2727.How did the Industrial Revolution impact the lives of tradesmen and merchants during the 18th century?

Open markets allowed wealth to be freely distributed among all three societal groups

Better technology produced goods faster, which led to opened trade, increasing this societal group's wealth

Tradesmen and merchants were able to buy land in order to build more automated factories

The introduction of medical technology helped increase everyone's life expectancy and quality of life

Many tradesmen and merchants advocated for agricultural and manufacturing technology to improve the efficiency of goods

Question 2828.The outcome of the Seven Years War set forth the colonial supremacy of which nation?

Prussia

Great Britain

Saxony

Russia

France

Question 2929.The most immediate cause of the Seven Years war was the capture of

Austria by Prussia

Saxony by Austria

Silesia by Prussia

Silesia by Austria

Saxony by Prussia

Question 3030.Which two treaties were part of the Peace of Utrecht?

Treaty of the Hague, and the Treaty of Aix-la-Chappelle.

Treaty of Aix-la-Chappelle, and the Treaty of Treaty of Rastatt.

Treaty of The Hague, and the Treaty of Succession.

Treaty of Utrecht, and the Treaty of Rastatt.

Treaty of Baden, and the Treaty of Versailles.

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